< JAMAevidence

JAMAevidence Audio
A monthly series of discussions of core issues in evidence-based medicine by leading practitioners in the field.

Recorded and produced by JAMA editors for JAMAevidence, an innovative online resource for using evidence to improve care.

Subscribe to iTunes

Introduction to JAMAevidence:


(Back to Top)
Dr Drummond Rennie Introduction to JAMAevidence: the Fundamental Tools for Dealing With the Medical Literature and Making Clinical Diagnoses
By Dr Drummond Rennie
(8:02)




Users' Guides to the Medical Literature

 (Back to Top)
Eddy Fan, MD, PhD How to Use an Article About Quality Improvement: Interview With Dr Eddy Fan
By Dr Eddy Fan and Dr Demetrios N. Kyriacou
(10:51)
Gordon Guyatt, MD Network Meta-analysis: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Demetrios N. Kyriacou
(09:03)
Matthias Briel, MDD The Principle of Intention to Treat and Ambiguous Dropouts: Interview With Dr Matthias Briel
By Dr Mattias Briel and Dr Amy Thompson
(19:25)
Gordon Guyatt, MD Evidence-Based Medicine and the Theory of Knowledge: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Amy Thompson
(18:21)
Gemma Louise Jacklyn, BAppSc, MPH(Hons) Recommendations About Screening: Interview With Gemma Louise Jacklyn
By Gemma Louise Jacklyn and Dr Edward Livingston
(33:43)
Gordon Guyatt, MD How to Use a Noniferiority Trial: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Edward Livingston
(21:26)
Thomas G. McGinn, MD, MPH Clinical Prediction Rules: Interview With Dr Thomas G. McGinn
By Dr Thomas G. McGinn and Dr Edward Livingston
(6:55)
M. Hassan Murad, MD, MPH The Process of a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Interview With Dr M. Hassan Murad
By Dr M. Hassan Murad and Dr Edward Livingston
(14:17)

Dr Gordon Guyatt Understanding the Results: More About Odds Ratios: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:29)
Dr Gordon Guyatt Why Study Results Mislead: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(7:34)
Dr Gordon Guyatt Surprising Results of Randomized Trials: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:38)
Dr Furukawa Diagnostic Tests: Interview With Dr Toshi A. Furukawa
By Dr Toshi A. Furukawa and Dr Joan Stephenson
(16:10)
Dr Guyatt Confidence Intervals: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(15:56)
Dr Adrienne Randolph Prognosis: Interview With Dr Adrienne Randolph
By Dr Adrienne Randolph and Dr Joan Stephenson
(12:40)
Dr Montori Philosophy of Evidence-Based Medicine: Interview With Dr Victor Montori
By Dr Victor Montori and Dr Joan Stephenson
(19:34)
Dr Levine Harm (Observational Studies): Interview With Dr Mitchell Levine
By Dr Mitchell Levine and Dr Joan Stephenson
(7:52)
Dr Jaeschke Does Treatment Lower Risk?: Interview With Dr Roman Jaeschke
By Dr Roman Jaeschke and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:16)
Dr Furukawa Measuring Patients' Experience: Interview With Dr Toshi A. Furukawa
By Dr Toshi A. Furukawa and Dr Joan Stephenson
(8:57)
Dr Guyatt N-of-1 Randomized Controlled Trials: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(14:57)
Dr Montori Randomized Trials Stopped Early for Benefit: Interview With Dr Victor Montori
By Dr Victor Montori and Dr Joan Stephenson
(7:23)
Dr McKibbon Finding the Evidence: Interview With Dr Ann McKibbon
By Dr Ann McKibbon and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:00)
Dr Guyatt Summarizing the Evidence: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:39)
Dr Guyatt The Process of Diagnosis: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:51)
Dr Guyatt Therapy (Randomized Trials): Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(15:05)
Dr Guyatt What Is the Question? Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:04)
Dr Robert Hayward The 5As of the Health Information Cycle: Interview With Dr Robert Hayward
By Dr Robert Hayward and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:46)
Dr Robert Hayward Applying Evidence-Based Practice: Interview With Dr Robert Hayward
By Dr Robert Hayward and Dr Joan Stephenson
(8:08)
Dr Guyatt The Origin of Evidence-Based Medicine and the Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
By Dr Gordon Guyatt and Dr Joan Stephenson
(19:35)


The Rational Clinical Examination

 (Back to Top)
Bryan Coburn, MD, PhD Does This Adult Patient With Suspected Bacteremia Require Blood Cultures? Interview With Bryan Coburn, MD, PhD
By Dr Bryan Coburn and Dr David L. Simel
(12:21)
Delan Jinapriya, MD, FRCSC Do Findings on Routine Examination Identify Patients at Risk for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma? Interview With Delan Jinapriya, MD, FRCSC
By Dr Delan Jinapriya and Dr David L. Simel
(13:22)
Edward H. Livingston, MD Does This Patient Have Infectious Mononucleosis? Edward H. Livingston, MD
By Dr Edward H. Livingston
(32:48)
John R. Crochet, MD Does This Women Have an Ectopic Pregnancy? Interview With Dr John R. Crochet
By Dr John R. Crochet and Dr David L. Simel
(08:08)
Joshua S. Easter, MD, MSc Will Neuroimaging Reveal a Severe Intracranial Injury in This Adult With Minor Head Trauma? Interview With Joshua S. Easter, MD, MSc
By Dr Joshua S. Easter and Dr Edward Livingston
(24:55)
Daniel K. Nishijima, MD, MAS Does This Adult Patient Have Blunt Intra-abdominal Injury? Interview With Daniel K. Nishijima, MD, MAS
By Dr Daniel K. Nishijima and Dr David L. Simel
(07:30)
David L. Simel, MD, MHS Understanding How to Use Likelihood Ratios in Clinical Practice: A Conversation With the Rational Clinical Examination Editor, David L. Simel, MD, MHS
By Dr David L. Simel and Dr Edward Livingston
(14:47)
Alexander C. Fanaroff, MD Acute Coronary Syndrome: Interview With Dr Alexander C. Fanaroff
By Dr Alexander C. Fanaroff and Dr Edward Livingston
(17:29)
Pradeep Suri, MD Does This Older Adult With Lower Extremity Pain Have the Clinical Syndrome of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?: Interview With Dr Pradeep Suri
By Dr Pradeep Suri and Dr David Simel
(13:10)
Michele R. Spoont, PhD Does This Patient Have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? Interview With Dr Michele R. Spoont
By Dr Michele R. Spoont and Dr Edward Livingston
(23:08)
Steve M. Taylor, MD, MPH Malaria: Interview With Dr Steve M. Taylor
By Dr Steve M. Taylor and Dr Edward Livingston
(29:43)
F. Douglas Srygley, MD Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed: Interview With Dr F. Douglas Srygley and Dr David L. Simel
By Dr F. Douglas Srygley, Dr David L. Simel, and Dr Edward Livingston
(32:39)
James M. Grichnik, MD, PhD Peripheral Arterial Disease: Interview With Dr James M. Grichnik
By Dr James M. Grichnik and Dr Edward Livingston
(20:12)
Nadia A. Khan, MD, MSc Peripheral Arterial Disease: Interview With Dr Nadia A. Khan
By Dr Nadia A. Khan and Dr Edward Livingston
(15:43)
Dr Sheri A. Keitz, MD, PhD Does This Patient Have an Alcohol Problem?: Interview With Dr Sheri A. Keitz
By Dr Sheri A. Keitz and Dr Edward Livingston
(11:42)
Dr David L. Simel Abnormal Central Venous Pressure: Interview With Dr David L. Simel
By Dr David L. Simel and Dr Joan Stephenson
(7:05)
Sheri A. Keitz Abdominal Bruits: Interview With Dr Sheri A. Keitz
By Dr Sheri A. Keitz and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:21)
John W. Williams Sinusitis: Interview With Dr John W. Williams
By Dr John W. Williams and Dr Joan Stephenson
(7:02)
Dr Kathryn A. Myers Does This Patient Have Clubbing? Interview With Dr Kathryn A. Myers
By Dr Kathryn A. Myers and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:38)
Dr Richard S. Bedlack Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Interview With Dr Richard S. Bedlack
By Dr Richard S. Bedlack and Jann Ingmire
(5:19)
Dr John W. Williams Ascites: Interview With Dr John W. Williams
By Dr John W. Williams and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:07)
Dr Simel Airflow Limitation: Interview With Dr David L. Simel
By David Simel and Dr Joan Stephenson
(7:14)
Dr David L. Simel Carotid Bruits: Interview With Dr David L. Simel
By Dr David L. Simel and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:19)
Dr Mary B. Barton Breast Cancer: Interview With Dr Mary B. Barton
By Dr Mary B. Barton and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:13)
Dr Barnard Goiter: Interview With Dr Karen Barnard
By Dr Karen Barnard and Dr Joan Stephenson
(4:51)
Dr Etchells Murmur, Systolic: Interview With Dr Edward Etchells
By Dr Edward Etchells and Dr Joan Stephenson
(8:28)
Dr Bastian Menopause: Interview With Dr Lori A. Bastian
By Dr Lori A. Bastian and Dr Joan Stephenson
(13:03)
Dr Simel Hepatomegaly: Interview With Dr David Simel
By Dr David Simel and Dr Joan Stephenson
(6:59)
Dr Panju Myocardial Infarction: Interview With Dr Akbar A. Panju
By Dr Akbar A. Panju and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:55)
Dr Trowbridge Acute Cholecystitis: Interview With Dr Robert L. Trowbridge
By Dr Robert L. Trowbridge and Dr Joan Stephenson
(5:25)
Dr Choudhry Cardiac Tamponade: Interview With Dr Niteesh K. Choudhry
By Dr Niteesh K. Choudhry and Dr Joan Stephenson
(8:52)
Dr Wells Deep Vein Thrombosis: Interview With Dr Philip S. Wells
By Dr Philip S. Wells and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:10)
Dr Wagner Adult Appendicitis: Interview With Dr James M. Wagner
By Dr James M. Wagner and Dr Joan Stephenson
(12:15)
Dr Ginsberg Pulmonary Embolism: Interview With Dr Jeffrey Ginsberg
By Dr Jeffrey Ginsberg and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:03)
Dr Simel Splenomegaly: Interview With Dr David Simel
By Dr David Simel and Dr Joan Stephenson
(8:48)
Please refer to Figure 46-1 and Figure 46-2 from The Rational Clinical Examination
when listening to this podcast.
Drs. Katz and Schaffer Knee Ligaments and Menisci: Interview With Dr Jeffrey Katz and Dr Jonathan Schaffer
By Dr Jeffrey Katz, Dr Jonathan Schaffer, and Dr Joan Stephenson
(14:24)
Dr Badgett Heart Failure: Interview With Dr Bob Badgett
By Dr Bob Badgett and Dr Joan Stephenson
(14:56)
Dr Metlay Community-acquired Pneumonia: Interview With Dr Josh Metlay
By Dr Josh Metlay and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:05)
Dr Hatala Adult Meningitis: Interview With Dr Rose Hatala
By Dr Rose Hatala and Dr Joan Stephenson
(5:54)
Dr Holsinger Dementia: Interview With Dr Tracey Holsinger
By Dr Tracey Holsinger and Dr Joan Stephenson
(6:17)
Dr Lederle Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Interview With Dr Frank Lederle
By Dr Frank Lederle and Dr Joan Stephenson
(4:09)
Dr Caram Influenza: Interview With Dr Lauren Brett Caram
By Dr Lauren Brett Caram and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:54)
Dr Russell Rothman Otitis Media, Child: Interview With Dr Russell Rothman
By Dr Russell Rothman and Dr Joan Stephenson
(5:34)
Dr Stephen Bent Urinary Tract Infection, Women: Interview With Dr Stephen Bent
By Dr Stephen Bent and Dr Joan Stephenson
(6:50)
Dr Cathleen Colón-Emeric Osteoporosis: Interview With Dr Cathleen Colón-Emeric
By Dr Cathleen Colón-Emeric and Dr Joan Stephenson
(7:26)
Dr Richard A. Deyo Low Back Pain: Interview With Dr Richard A. Deyo
By Dr Richard A. Deyo and Dr Joan Stephenson
(9:15)
Dr David Simel The Rational Clinical Examination: Interview With Dr David L. Simel
By Dr David L. Simel and Dr Joan Stephenson
(15:32)


Care at the Close of Life

 (Back to Top)

Susan D. Block, MD Psychological Considerations, Growth, and Transcendence at the End Of Life: Interview With Susan D. Block, MD
By Dr Susan Block and Dr Christopher Muth
(24:57)
James Hallenbeck, MD Palliative Care in the Final Days of Life: Interview With James Hallenbeck, MD
By Dr James Hallenbeck and Dr Christopher Muth
(22:56)
Sarah E. Harrington, MD The Role of Chemotherapy at the End of Life: Interview With Sarah E. Harrington, MD
By Dr Sarah E. Harrington and Dr Christopher Muth
(16:07)
Elaine C. Meyer, PhD, RN Sudden Traumatic Death in Children: Interview With Elaine C. Meyer
By Elaine C. Meyer and Dr Amy Thompson
(36:48)
Craig A. Hurwitz, MD Caring for the Child With Cancer at the Close of Life: Interview With Dr Craig A. Hurwitz
By Dr Craig A. Hurwitz and Dr Amy Thompson
(19:46)
Nathan E. Goldstein, MD Palliative Care for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Interview With Dr Nathan E. Goldstein
By Dr Nathan E. Goldstein and Dr Edward Livingston
(15:02)
Nathan E. Goldstein, MD How to Talk to Patients With Limited Life Expectancy: Perspectives From Dr Nathan E. Goldstein
By Dr Nathan E. Goldstein and Dr Edward Livingston
(26:53)
Elizabeth B. Lamont, MD, MS Complexities in Prognostication in Advanced Cancer: Interview With Dr Elizabeth B. Lamont
By Dr Elizabeth B. Lamont and Dr Edward Livingston
(29:05)
Hiroshi Mitsumoto, MD, DSc Palliative Care for Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Interview With Dr Hiroshi Mitsumoto
By Dr Hiroshi Mitsumoto and Dr Edward Livingston
(10:31)
Dr Sheri A. Keitz, MD, PhD Palliative Care for Patients With Heart Failure: Interview With Dr Steven Z. Pantilat
By Dr Steven Z. Pantilat and Dr Edward Livingston
(13:04)
Dr Lewis M. Cohen MD Practical Considerations in Dialysis Withdrawal: Interview With Dr Lewis M. Cohen
By Dr Lewis M. Cohen and Dr Joan Stephenson
(6:45)
Dr Peter A. Selwyn Overcoming the False Dichotomy of Curative vs Palliative Care for Late-Stage HIV/AIDS: Interview With Dr Peter A. Selwyn
By Dr Peter A. Selwyn and Dr Joan Stephenson
(10:45)
Dr Hurley Alzheimer Disease: Interview With Dr Ann C. Hurley
By Dr Ann C. Hurley and Dr Joan Stephenson
(15:06)
Dr Breitbart Agitation and Delirium at the End of Life: Interview With Dr William Breitbart
By Dr William Breitbart and Dr Joan Stephenson
(13:35)
Dr Abrahm Spinal Cord Compression in Patients With Advanced Metastatic Cancer: Interview With Dr Janet L. Abrahm
By Dr Janet L. Abrahm and Dr Joan Stephenson
(11:22)
Dr Eduardo Bruera Palliative Management of Fatigue at the Close of Life: Interview With Dr Eduardo Bruera
By Dr Eduardo Bruera and Dr Joan Stephenson
(8:32)
Dr Kenneth Boockvar Palliative Care for Frail Older Adults
By Dr Kenneth S. Boockvar and Dr Joan Stephenson
(11:00)
Dr Wood Intractable Nausea and Vomiting: Interview With Dr Gordon J. Wood
By Dr Gordon J. Wood and Dr Joan Stephenson
(12:04)
Dr Luce Dyspnea: Interview With Dr John M. Luce
By Dr John M. Luce and Dr Joan Stephenson
(5:15)
Dr Moryl Acute Pain Crisis: Interview With Dr Natalie Moryl
By Dr Natalie Moryl and Dr Joan Stephenson
(6:35)
Dr Back Conflict: Interview With Dr Anthony L. Back
By Dr Anthony L. Back and Dr Joan Stephenson
(14:50)
Dr McPhee Decision Making: Interview With Dr Stephen J. McPhee
By Dr Stephen J. McPhee and Dr Joan Stephenson
(12:58)
Dr Tulsky Beyond Advance Directives: Interview With Dr James A. Tulsky
By Dr James A. Tulsky and Dr Joan Stephenson
(8:50)
Dr Quill Initiating End-of-Life Discussions: Interview With Dr Timothy E. Quill
By Dr Timothy E. Quill and Dr Joan Stephenson
(7:58)
Drs. McPhee and Winker Care at the Close of Life: Interview With Dr Stephen J. McPhee and Dr Margaret A. Winker
By Dr Stephen J. McPhee, Dr Margaret A. Winker, and Dr Joan Stephenson
(14:09)

JAMAevidence Audio Podcast FAQs

 (Back to Top)

What is an audio podcast?

An audio podcast is an episodic program delivered via the Internet using an XML protocol called RSS. The publisher podcasts the program by posting the episodes and the XML document to a Web server. The consumer subscribes to the podcast using a client application, such as iTunes, which regularly reads the XML file and downloads new episodes.

Podcasts are attractive to subscribers:

  • Podcasts are free.
  • New podcast episodes appear automatically and can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime.


How can I get started?

To subscribe to JAMAevidence podcasts, click on the subscribe link at the top of this page.

If you do not have iTunes, download the latest version of iTunes, free.

How do podcasts work?

Podcasts consist of the episode files that you download and an XML file that lists all the episodes. When you subscribe to a podcast, iTunes reads the XML file and downloads the latest episode. Each day, iTunes rereads the XML file. If a new episode is available, iTunes downloads it automatically.

How does iTunes support podcasts?

The iTunes client application that you download and run on your Mac or PC allows you to subscribe to podcasts and listen to or watch the episodes on your computer, iPod, or Apple TV.

The iTunes Store, which includes a podcast directory, helps you find and subscribe to programs and helps podcasters publicize their programs.

Do I need an iPod?

No. Although you can download podcasts to your iPod to play them on the go, you can listen to or watch podcasts on your computer using iTunes or on your TV with Apple TV.

How do I unsubscribe?

If you are no longer interested in a podcast to which you are subscribed, highlight the podcast in your Library and click the Unsubscribe button in the lower lefthand corner of the screen. To unsubscribe and delete all files related to the podcast, simply press the Delete key after selecting a podcast.